Description
This Dreamy Raspberry Cheesecake combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling swirled with vibrant raspberry puree and topped with fresh raspberries. Baked to perfection, it’s a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion and sure to impress with its luscious texture and irresistible berry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Topping
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup raspberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake evenly.
- Prepare crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press it firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the cheesecake base.
- Make filling base: Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy to ensure a lump-free filling. Then add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs and sour cream: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth texture. Stir in the sour cream until the batter is evenly blended and silky.
- Layer batter and raspberry: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust. Swirl the raspberry puree gently into this layer and sprinkle the fresh raspberries over the top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Add remaining batter: Carefully cover the raspberry layer with the remaining cheesecake batter and smooth the surface for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle, indicating perfect doneness without overbaking.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set and develop flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly to ensure creaminess.
- Refrigerating overnight improves texture and flavor.
- For easier removal, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the springform pan.
- Fresh raspberries on top add a beautiful finish but can be substituted with frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable.
